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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.29, 553.60 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.29, 553.60 and 266.73 is: 367.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.29 : 553.60 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.29/553.60 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.29x = 553.60 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.29x = 147,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,661.73/401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.97

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