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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.70, 551.82 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.70, 551.82 and 268.84 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.70 : 551.82 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.70/551.82 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.70x = 551.82 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.70x = 148,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,351.29/399.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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