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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.98, 550.42 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.98, 550.42 and 267.76 is: 369.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.98 : 550.42 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.98/550.42 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.98x = 550.42 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.98x = 147,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,380.46/398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.39

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