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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 552.53 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 552.53 and 268.01 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 552.53 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/552.53 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 552.53 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 148,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,083.54/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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