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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.22, 549.63 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.22, 549.63 and 267.09 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.22 : 549.63 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.22/549.63 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.22x = 549.63 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.22x = 146,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,800.68/398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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