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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 552.60 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 552.60 and 266.40 is: 398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 552.60 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/552.60 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 552.60 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 147,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,212.64/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.82

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