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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 551.89 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 551.89 and 260.02 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 551.89 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/551.89 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 551.89 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 143,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,502.44/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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