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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 398.16 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 398.16 and 268.62 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 398.16 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/398.16 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 398.16 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 106,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,953.74/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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