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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 551.40 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 551.40 and 268.64 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 551.40 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/551.40 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 551.40 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 148,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,128.10/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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