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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.40, 364.52 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.40, 364.52 and 268.40 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.40 : 364.52 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.40/364.52 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.40x = 364.52 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.40x = 97,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,837.17/268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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