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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.83, 554.33 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.83, 554.33 and 269.02 is: 371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.83 : 554.33 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.83/554.33 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.83x = 554.33 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.83x = 149,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,125.71/401.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.12

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