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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 530.85 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 530.85 and 268.41 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 530.85 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/530.85 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 530.85 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 142,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,485.45/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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