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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 537.52 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 537.52 and 268.20 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 537.52 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/537.52 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 537.52 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 144,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,162.86/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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