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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.18, 550.76 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.18, 550.76 and 268.57 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.18 : 550.76 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.18/550.76 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.18x = 550.76 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.18x = 147,917.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,917.61/399.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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