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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.06 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.06 and 276.37 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.06 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.06 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.06 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 152,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,846.43/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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