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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.13, 549.60 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.13, 549.60 and 267.21 is: 368.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.13 : 549.60 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.13/549.60 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.13x = 549.60 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.13x = 146,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,858.62/398.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.87

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