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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.45, 551.77 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.45, 551.77 and 269.23 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.45 : 551.77 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.45/551.77 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.45x = 551.77 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.45x = 148,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,552.55/400.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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