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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.99, 554.49 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.99, 554.49 and 267.46 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.99 : 554.49 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.99/554.49 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.99x = 554.49 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.99x = 148,303.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,303.90/369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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