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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 552.90 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 552.90 and 269.86 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 552.90 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/552.90 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 552.90 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 149,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,205.22/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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