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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 553.20 and 266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 553.20 and 266.80 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 553.20 = 266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/553.20 = 266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 553.20 × 266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 147,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593.76/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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