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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 553.01 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 553.01 and 260.73 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 553.01 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/553.01 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 553.01 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 144,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,184.99/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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