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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 551.99 and 250.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 551.99 and 250.69 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 551.99 = 250.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/551.99 = 250.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 551.99 × 250.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 138,378.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,378.37/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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