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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.34 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.34 and 269.18 is: 371.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.34 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.34 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.34 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 148,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,678.88/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.33

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