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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.52, 538.26 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.52, 538.26 and 268.64 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.52 : 538.26 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.52/538.26 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.52x = 538.26 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.52x = 144,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,598.17/359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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