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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.30, 552.74 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.30, 552.74 and 260.37 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.30 : 552.74 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.30/552.74 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.30x = 552.74 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.30x = 143,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,915.61/400.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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