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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 549.36 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 549.36 and 267.51 is: 368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 549.36 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/549.36 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 549.36 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 146,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,959.29/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.98

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