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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 552.89 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 552.89 and 269.82 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 552.89 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/552.89 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 552.89 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 149,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,180.78/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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