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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 550.18 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 550.18 and 267.88 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 550.18 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/550.18 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 550.18 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 147,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,382.22/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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