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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 552.88 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 552.88 and 260.87 is: 359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 552.88 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/552.88 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 552.88 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 144,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,229.81/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.76

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