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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 549.10 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 549.10 and 267.44 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 549.10 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/549.10 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 549.10 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 146,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,851.30/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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