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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 552.73 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 552.73 and 269.70 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 552.73 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/552.73 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 552.73 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 149,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,071.28/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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