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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.34, 550 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.34, 550 and 267.66 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.34 : 550 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.34/550 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.34x = 550 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.34x = 147,213
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213/398.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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