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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.33, 551.60 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.33, 551.60 and 269.11 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.33 : 551.60 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.33/551.60 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.33x = 551.60 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.33x = 148,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,438.35/400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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