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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 554.18 and 266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 554.18 and 266.69 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 554.18 = 266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/554.18 = 266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 554.18 × 266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 147,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,790.16/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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