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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.47, 552.33 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.47, 552.33 and 252.96 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.47 : 552.33 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.47/552.33 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.47x = 552.33 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.47x = 139,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,717.40/400.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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