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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.99, 551.68 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.99, 551.68 and 268.77 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.99 : 551.68 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.99/551.68 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.99x = 551.68 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.99x = 148,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,275.03/399.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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