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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.06, 552.11 and 252.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.06, 552.11 and 252.73 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.06 : 552.11 = 252.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.06/552.11 = 252.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.06x = 552.11 × 252.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.06x = 139,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,534.76/400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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