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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 553.44 and 269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 553.44 and 269.95 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 553.44 = 269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/553.44 = 269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 553.44 × 269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 149,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,400.76/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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