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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.99, 552.99 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.99, 552.99 and 266.46 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.99 : 552.99 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.99/552.99 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.99x = 552.99 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.99x = 147,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,348.64/368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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