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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 552.90 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 552.90 and 269.56 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 552.90 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/552.90 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 552.90 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 149,039.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,039.72/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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