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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 550.18 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 550.18 and 269.68 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 550.18 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/550.18 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 550.18 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 148,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,372.54/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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