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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.62, 554.12 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.62, 554.12 and 268.88 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.62 : 554.12 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.62/554.12 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.62x = 554.12 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.62x = 148,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,991.79/401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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