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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.52, 552.78 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.52, 552.78 and 267.74 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.52 : 552.78 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.52/552.78 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.52x = 552.78 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.52x = 148,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,001.32/400.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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