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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 542.25 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 542.25 and 268.77 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 542.25 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/542.25 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 542.25 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 145,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,740.53/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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