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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 553.28 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 553.28 and 269.96 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 553.28 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/553.28 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 553.28 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 149,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,363.47/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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