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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 552.48 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 552.48 and 260.34 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 552.48 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/552.48 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 552.48 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 143,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,832.64/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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