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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 550.62 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 550.62 and 268.07 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 550.62 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/550.62 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 550.62 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 147,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,601.95/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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