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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 555.32 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 555.32 and 269.66 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 555.32 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/555.32 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 555.32 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 149,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,749.65/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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