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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 551.43 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 551.43 and 268.47 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 551.43 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/551.43 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 551.43 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 148,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,042.41/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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