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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 552.10 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 552.10 and 260.12 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 552.10 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/552.10 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 552.10 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 143,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,612.25/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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