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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 552.72 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 552.72 and 290.48 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 552.72 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/552.72 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 552.72 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 160,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,554.11/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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