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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.80 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.80 and 269.18 is: 403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.80 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.80 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.80 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 150,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,148.60/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.86

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