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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.14, 551.76 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.14, 551.76 and 252.60 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.14 : 551.76 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.14/551.76 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.14x = 551.76 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.14x = 139,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,374.58/400.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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