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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 553.23 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 553.23 and 270.12 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 553.23 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/553.23 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 553.23 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 149,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,438.49/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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