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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.04, 531.56 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.04, 531.56 and 268.10 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.04 : 531.56 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.04/531.56 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.04x = 531.56 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.04x = 142,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,511.24/355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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