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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 553.08 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 553.08 and 261.04 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 553.08 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/553.08 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 553.08 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 144,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,376.00/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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