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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 552.75 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 552.75 and 276.14 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 552.75 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/552.75 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 552.75 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 152,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,636.39/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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