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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 553.04 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 553.04 and 295.93 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 553.04 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/553.04 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 553.04 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 163,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,658.26/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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