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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.98 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.98 and 269.99 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.98 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.98 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.98 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 149,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,294.96/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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