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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.68, 553.98 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.68, 553.98 and 268.96 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.68 : 553.98 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.68/553.98 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.68x = 553.98 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.68x = 148,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,998.46/401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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