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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 396.40 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 396.40 and 268.77 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 396.40 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/396.40 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 396.40 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 106,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,540.43/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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