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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.95, 551.76 and 269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.95, 551.76 and 269.00 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.95 : 551.76 = 269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.95/551.76 = 269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.95x = 551.76 × 269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.95x = 148,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,420.68/399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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