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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.36, 552.82 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.36, 552.82 and 269.64 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.36 : 552.82 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.36/552.82 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.36x = 552.82 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.36x = 149,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,062.38/400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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