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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.87 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.87 and 251.33 is: 346.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.87 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.87 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.87 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 138,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,951.56/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.86

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