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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.93, 554.46 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.93, 554.46 and 265.69 is: 398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.93 : 554.46 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.93/554.46 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.93x = 554.46 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.93x = 147,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,314.48/369.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.23

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