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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 553.54 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 553.54 and 267.06 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 553.54 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/553.54 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 553.54 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 147,828.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,828.39/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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