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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.61, 525.11 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.61, 525.11 and 268.80 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.61 : 525.11 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.61/525.11 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.61x = 525.11 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.61x = 141,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,148.22/350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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