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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 552.22 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 552.22 and 267.44 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 552.22 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/552.22 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 552.22 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 147,682.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,682.29/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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