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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 552.27 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 552.27 and 269.64 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 552.27 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/552.27 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 552.27 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 148,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,914.08/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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