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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 553.30 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 553.30 and 276.50 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 553.30 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/553.30 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 553.30 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 152,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,987.45/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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