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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 539.52 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 539.52 and 268.44 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 539.52 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/539.52 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 539.52 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 144,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,828.75/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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