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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.23, 553.57 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.23, 553.57 and 268.66 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.23 : 553.57 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.23/553.57 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.23x = 553.57 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.23x = 148,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,718.01/401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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