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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.30, 552.67 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.30, 552.67 and 258.75 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.30 : 552.67 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.30/552.67 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.30x = 552.67 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.30x = 143,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002.72/400.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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