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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.01, 552.12 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.01, 552.12 and 267.25 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.01 : 552.12 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.01/552.12 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.01x = 552.12 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.01x = 147,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,552.72/400.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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