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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.61, 549.86 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.61, 549.86 and 267.39 is: 368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.61 : 549.86 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.61/549.86 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.61x = 549.86 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.61x = 147,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,025.73/398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.85

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