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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 552.18 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 552.18 and 267.44 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 552.18 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/552.18 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 552.18 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 147,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,673.26/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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