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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.26, 549.36 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.26, 549.36 and 267.28 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.26 : 549.36 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.26/549.36 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.26x = 549.36 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.26x = 146,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,832.94/398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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