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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.63, 553.30 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.63, 553.30 and 269.90 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.63 : 553.30 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.63/553.30 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.63x = 553.30 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.63x = 149,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,336.38/368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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