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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 553.13 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 553.13 and 269.73 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 553.13 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/553.13 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 553.13 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 149,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,195.42/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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