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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.90, 539.36 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.90, 539.36 and 268.38 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.90 : 539.36 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.90/539.36 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.90x = 539.36 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.90x = 144,753.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,753.44/359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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