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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.20, 552.60 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.20, 552.60 and 269.79 is: 372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.20 : 552.60 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.20/552.60 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.20x = 552.60 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.20x = 149,085.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,085.95/400.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.53

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