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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.20, 552.28 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.20, 552.28 and 260.36 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.20 : 552.28 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.20/552.28 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.20x = 552.28 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.20x = 143,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,791.62/400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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