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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 552.12 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 552.12 and 269.53 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 552.12 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/552.12 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 552.12 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 148,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,810.51/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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