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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.32, 404.76 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.32, 404.76 and 251.04 is: 378.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.32 : 404.76 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.32/404.76 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.32x = 404.76 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.32x = 101,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,610.95/268.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.69

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