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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.16 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.16 and 268.74 is: 370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.16 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.16 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.16 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 148,924.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,924.96/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.90

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