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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 537.72 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 537.72 and 268.27 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 537.72 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/537.72 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 537.72 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 144,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,254.14/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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