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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.01, 551.80 and 269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.01, 551.80 and 269.59 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.01 : 551.80 = 269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.01/551.80 = 269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.01x = 551.80 × 269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.01x = 148,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,759.76/368.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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