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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 552.93 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 552.93 and 268.21 is: 369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 552.93 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/552.93 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 552.93 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 148,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.04/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.87

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