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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 535.25 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 535.25 and 268.45 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 535.25 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/535.25 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 535.25 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 143,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,687.86/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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