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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.26 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.26 and 268.32 is: 370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.26 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.26 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.26 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 148,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,450.72/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.11

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