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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 553.03 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 553.03 and 269.68 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 553.03 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/553.03 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 553.03 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 149,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,139.07/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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