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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 553.55 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 553.55 and 276.56 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 553.55 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/553.55 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 553.55 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 153,089.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,089.79/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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