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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.80, 551.46 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.80, 551.46 and 268.76 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.80 : 551.46 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.80/551.46 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.80x = 551.46 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.80x = 148,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,210.39/399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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