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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.14 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.14 and 276.54 is: 381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.14 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.14 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.14 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 152,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,965.34/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.54

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