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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.31, 371.49 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.31, 371.49 and 263.45 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.31 : 371.49 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.31/371.49 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.31x = 371.49 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.31x = 97,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,869.04/268.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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