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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 540 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 540 and 268.48 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 540 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/540 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 540 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 144,979.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,979.20/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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