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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.49 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.49 and 268.74 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.49 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.49 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.49 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 143,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,100.02/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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