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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.27, 532.95 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.27, 532.95 and 268.66 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.27 : 532.95 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.27/532.95 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.27x = 532.95 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.27x = 143,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,182.35/355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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