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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 552.24 and 250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 552.24 and 250.80 is: 346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 552.24 = 250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/552.24 = 250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 552.24 × 250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 138,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,501.79/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.05

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