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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.96, 551.28 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.96, 551.28 and 268.92 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.96 : 551.28 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.96/551.28 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.96x = 551.28 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.96x = 148,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250.22/399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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