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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.86, 409.01 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.86, 409.01 and 268.86 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.86 : 409.01 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.86/409.01 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.86x = 409.01 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.86x = 109,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,965.08/295.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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