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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.52, 404.27 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.52, 404.27 and 268.60 is: 368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.52 : 404.27 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.52/404.27 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.52x = 404.27 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.52x = 108,586.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,586.92/294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.69

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