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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 551.52 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 551.52 and 252.63 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 551.52 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/551.52 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 551.52 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 139,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,330.50/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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