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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 552.93 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 552.93 and 295.93 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 552.93 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/552.93 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 552.93 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 163,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,628.57/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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