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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 552.24 and 262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 552.24 and 262.24 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 552.24 = 262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/552.24 = 262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 552.24 × 262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 144,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,819.42/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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