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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 552.84 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 552.84 and 296.06 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 552.84 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/552.84 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 552.84 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 163,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,673.81/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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