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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 553.43 and 289.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 553.43 and 289.98 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 553.43 = 289.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/553.43 = 289.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 553.43 × 289.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 160,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,483.63/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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