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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.75, 553.30 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.75, 553.30 and 259.22 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 553.30 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/553.30 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 553.30 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 143,426.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,426.43/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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