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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 552.29 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 552.29 and 252.95 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 552.29 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/552.29 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 552.29 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 139,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,697.73/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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