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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.31, 553.50 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.31, 553.50 and 268.29 is: 370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.31 : 553.50 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.31/553.50 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.31x = 553.50 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.31x = 148,498.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,498.52/401.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.03

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