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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 553.46 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 553.46 and 290.52 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 553.46 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/553.46 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 553.46 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 160,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,789.75/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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