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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 551.52 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 551.52 and 268.56 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 551.52 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/551.52 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 551.52 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 148,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,116.21/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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