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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 552.58 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 552.58 and 290.14 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 552.58 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/552.58 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 552.58 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 160,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323.45/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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