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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 552.98 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 552.98 and 268.34 is: 369.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 552.98 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/552.98 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 552.98 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 148,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,385.31/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.79

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