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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.76, 540.66 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.76, 540.66 and 268.72 is: 402.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.76 : 540.66 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.76/540.66 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.76x = 540.66 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.76x = 145,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,286.16/360.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.72

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