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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.36, 402.98 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.36, 402.98 and 268.52 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.36 : 402.98 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.36/402.98 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.36x = 402.98 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.36x = 108,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,208.19/292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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