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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.92, 552.24 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.92, 552.24 and 269.31 is: 371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.92 : 552.24 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.92/552.24 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.92x = 552.24 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.92x = 148,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,722.41/399.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.88

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