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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 549.72 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 549.72 and 267.44 is: 368.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 549.72 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/549.72 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 549.72 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 147,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,017.12/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.72

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