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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 551.13 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 551.13 and 269.99 is: 405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 551.13 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/551.13 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 551.13 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 148,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,799.59/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.14

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