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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.05, 401.49 and 256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.05, 401.49 and 256.71 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.05 : 401.49 = 256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.05/401.49 = 256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.05x = 401.49 × 256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.05x = 103,066.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,066.50/268.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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