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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.28, 552.64 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.28, 552.64 and 260.46 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.28 : 552.64 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.28/552.64 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.28x = 552.64 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.28x = 143,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,940.61/400.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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