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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.54 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.54 and 269.56 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.54 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.54 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.54 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 148,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,942.68/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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