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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.29, 553.93 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.29, 553.93 and 266.76 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.29 : 553.93 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.29/553.93 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.29x = 553.93 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.29x = 147,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,765.70/369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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