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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 373.38 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 373.38 and 265.26 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 373.38 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/373.38 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 373.38 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 99,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,042.78/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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