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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 553.35 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 553.35 and 289.92 is: 400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 553.35 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/553.35 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 553.35 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 160,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,427.23/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.45

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