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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.64, 553.08 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.64, 553.08 and 268.08 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.64 : 553.08 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.64/553.08 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.64x = 553.08 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.64x = 148,269.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269.69/400.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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