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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.60, 551.52 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.60, 551.52 and 269.04 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.60 : 551.52 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.60/551.52 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.60x = 551.52 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.60x = 148,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,380.94/399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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