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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 537.60 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 537.60 and 268.20 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 537.60 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/537.60 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 537.60 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 144,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,184.32/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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