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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.66, 551.98 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.66, 551.98 and 268.44 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.66 : 551.98 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.66/551.98 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.66x = 551.98 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.66x = 148,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,171.78/399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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