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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 552.48 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 552.48 and 269.44 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 552.48 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/552.48 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 552.48 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 148,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,860.21/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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