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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 553.20 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 553.20 and 269.84 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 553.20 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/553.20 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 553.20 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 149,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,275.49/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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