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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.20, 553.25 and 266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.20, 553.25 and 266.39 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.20 : 553.25 = 266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.20/553.25 = 266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.20x = 553.25 × 266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.20x = 147,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,376.17/369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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