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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 539.15 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 539.15 and 268.19 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 539.15 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/539.15 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 539.15 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 144,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,594.64/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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