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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.62, 550.28 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.62, 550.28 and 267.72 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.62 : 550.28 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.62/550.28 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.62x = 550.28 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.62x = 147,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,320.96/398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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