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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 538.01 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 538.01 and 268.02 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 538.01 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/538.01 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 538.01 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 144,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,196.10/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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