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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.24, 554.88 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.24, 554.88 and 269.52 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.24 : 554.88 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.24/554.88 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.24x = 554.88 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.24x = 149,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,551.26/402.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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