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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.57, 553.89 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.57, 553.89 and 266.31 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.57 : 553.89 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.57/553.89 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.57x = 553.89 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.57x = 147,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,506.45/369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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