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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.87, 552.42 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.87, 552.42 and 269.46 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.87 : 552.42 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.87/552.42 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.87x = 552.42 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.87x = 148,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,855.09/399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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