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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 552.84 and 260.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 552.84 and 260.65 is: 359.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 552.84 = 260.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/552.84 = 260.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 552.84 × 260.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 144,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,097.75/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.77

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