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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.75, 532.30 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.75, 532.30 and 268.62 is: 403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 532.30 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/532.30 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 532.30 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 142,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,986.43/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.06

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