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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 552.62 and 276.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 552.62 and 276.59 is: 381.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 552.62 = 276.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/552.62 = 276.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 552.62 × 276.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 152,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,849.68/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.07

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