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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 553.29 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 553.29 and 269.97 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 553.29 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/553.29 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 553.29 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 149,371.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,371.70/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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