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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 552.56 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 552.56 and 260.62 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 552.56 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/552.56 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 552.56 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 144,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,005.50/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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