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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.08, 552.48 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.08, 552.48 and 269.04 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.08 : 552.48 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.08/552.48 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.08x = 552.48 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.08x = 148,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,639.22/400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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