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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.63, 524.37 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.63, 524.37 and 268.40 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 524.37 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/524.37 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 524.37 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 140,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,738.29/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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