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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.65, 551.70 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.65, 551.70 and 267.09 is: 368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.65 : 551.70 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.65/551.70 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.65x = 551.70 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.65x = 147,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,353.55/399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.71

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