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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.50, 552.80 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.50, 552.80 and 267.98 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.50 : 552.80 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.50/552.80 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.50x = 552.80 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.50x = 148,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,137.25/400.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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