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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 552.30 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 552.30 and 276.32 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 552.30 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/552.30 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 552.30 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 152,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,611.54/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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