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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 553.84 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 553.84 and 276.96 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 553.84 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/553.84 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 553.84 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 153,391.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,391.53/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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