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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.61, 553.02 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.61, 553.02 and 268.04 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.61 : 553.02 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.61/553.02 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.61x = 553.02 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.61x = 148,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,228.72/400.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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