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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.56, 552.40 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.56, 552.40 and 269.32 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.56 : 552.40 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.56/552.40 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.56x = 552.40 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.56x = 148,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,772.37/400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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