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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.03, 552.13 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.03, 552.13 and 267.26 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.03 : 552.13 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.03/552.13 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.03x = 552.13 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.03x = 147,559.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,559.50/400.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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