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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 552.18 and 252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 552.18 and 252.79 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 552.18 = 252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/552.18 = 252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 552.18 × 252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 139,585.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,585.58/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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