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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 552.96 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 552.96 and 269.64 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 552.96 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/552.96 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 552.96 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 149,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,100.13/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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