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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 552.30 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 552.30 and 252.75 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 552.30 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/552.30 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 552.30 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 139,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,593.83/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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