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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.43, 554.03 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.43, 554.03 and 266.40 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.43 : 554.03 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.43/554.03 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.43x = 554.03 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.43x = 147,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,593.59/369.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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