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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.42, 552.45 and 260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.42, 552.45 and 260.72 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.42 : 552.45 = 260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.42/552.45 = 260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.42x = 552.45 × 260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.42x = 144,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,034.76/400.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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