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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 553.52 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 553.52 and 268.68 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 553.52 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/553.52 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 553.52 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 148,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,715.64/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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