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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 549.75 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 549.75 and 269.67 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 549.75 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/549.75 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 549.75 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 148,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,251.08/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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