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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.20, 551.13 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.20, 551.13 and 268.34 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.20 : 551.13 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.20/551.13 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.20x = 551.13 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.20x = 147,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,890.22/399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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