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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.27, 554.04 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.27, 554.04 and 266.67 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.27 : 554.04 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.27/554.04 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.27x = 554.04 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.27x = 147,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745.85/369.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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