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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 551.79 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 551.79 and 268.94 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 551.79 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/551.79 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 551.79 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 148,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,398.40/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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