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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 552.56 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 552.56 and 260.90 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 552.56 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/552.56 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 552.56 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 144,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162.90/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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