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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.33, 550.97 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.33, 550.97 and 268.53 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.33 : 550.97 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.33/550.97 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.33x = 550.97 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.33x = 147,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,950.63/399.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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