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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.37, 531.74 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.37, 531.74 and 268.23 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.37 : 531.74 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.37/531.74 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.37x = 531.74 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.37x = 142,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,628.62/354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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