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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.44 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.44 and 290.28 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.44 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.44 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.44 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 160,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,652.56/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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