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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.05, 550.58 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.05, 550.58 and 268.43 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.05 : 550.58 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.05/550.58 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.05x = 550.58 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.05x = 147,788.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,788.09/399.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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