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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 531.18 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 531.18 and 268.68 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 531.18 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/531.18 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 531.18 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 142,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,717.44/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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