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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 553.05 and 269.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 553.05 and 269.71 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 553.05 = 269.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/553.05 = 269.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 553.05 × 269.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 149,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,163.12/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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