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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 527.09 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 527.09 and 268.13 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 527.09 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/527.09 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 527.09 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 141,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,324.67/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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