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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 553.64 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 553.64 and 277.02 is: 382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 553.64 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/553.64 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 553.64 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 153,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,367.97/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.58

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