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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 551.34 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 551.34 and 268.64 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 551.34 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/551.34 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 551.34 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 148,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,111.98/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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