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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.67, 554.73 and 266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.67, 554.73 and 266.70 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.67 : 554.73 = 266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.67/554.73 = 266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.67x = 554.73 × 266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.67x = 147,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945.95/369.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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