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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 551.61 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 551.61 and 252.66 is: 348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 551.61 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/551.61 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 551.61 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 139,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,369.78/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.35

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