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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 541.89 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 541.89 and 268.52 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 541.89 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/541.89 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 541.89 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 145,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,505.59/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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