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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.43, 552.23 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.43, 552.23 and 252.81 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.43 : 552.23 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.43/552.23 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.43x = 552.23 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.43x = 139,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,609.27/400.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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