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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.27, 551.94 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.27, 551.94 and 269.05 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.27 : 551.94 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.27/551.94 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.27x = 551.94 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.27x = 148,499.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499.46/400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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