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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.07, 551.87 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.07, 551.87 and 252.44 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.07 : 551.87 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.07/551.87 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.07x = 551.87 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.07x = 139,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314.06/400.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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