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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 532.86 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 532.86 and 268.84 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 532.86 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/532.86 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 532.86 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 143,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,254.08/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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