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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 553.22 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 553.22 and 276.58 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 553.22 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/553.22 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 553.22 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 153,006.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,006.82/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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