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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.26, 549.73 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.26, 549.73 and 267.22 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.26 : 549.73 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.26/549.73 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.26x = 549.73 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.26x = 146,898.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,898.85/398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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