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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.99, 550.31 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.99, 550.31 and 267.77 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.99 : 550.31 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.99/550.31 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.99x = 550.31 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.99x = 147,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,352.42/398.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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