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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.96, 555.28 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.96, 555.28 and 266.76 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.96 : 555.28 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.96/555.28 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.96x = 555.28 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.96x = 148,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,125.83/369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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