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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.95, 552.17 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.95, 552.17 and 269.09 is: 371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.95 : 552.17 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.95/552.17 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.95x = 552.17 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.95x = 148,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,582.08/399.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.50

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