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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.38, 552.28 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.38, 552.28 and 252.90 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.38 : 552.28 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.38/552.28 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.38x = 552.28 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.38x = 139,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,671.61/400.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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