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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.80, 550.08 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.80, 550.08 and 267.76 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.80 : 550.08 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.80/550.08 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.80x = 550.08 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.80x = 147,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,289.42/398.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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