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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 538.52 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 538.52 and 268.29 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 538.52 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/538.52 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 538.52 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 144,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,478.19/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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