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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 553.26 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 553.26 and 290.10 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 553.26 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/553.26 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 553.26 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 160,500.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,500.73/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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