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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 552.48 and 282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 552.48 and 282.67 is: 389.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 552.48 = 282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/552.48 = 282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 552.48 × 282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 156,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,169.52/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.78

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