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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.32 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.32 and 260.44 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.32 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.32 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.32 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 143,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,846.22/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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