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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.74, 545.78 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.74, 545.78 and 268.34 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.74 : 545.78 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.74/545.78 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.74x = 545.78 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.74x = 146,454.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,454.61/363.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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