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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 550.50 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 550.50 and 268.44 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 550.50 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/550.50 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 550.50 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 147,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,776.22/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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