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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.89, 552.97 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.89, 552.97 and 276.56 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.89 : 552.97 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.89/552.97 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.89x = 552.97 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.89x = 152,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,929.38/400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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