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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.78, 544.86 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.78, 544.86 and 268.20 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.78 : 544.86 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.78/544.86 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.78x = 544.86 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.78x = 146,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,131.45/363.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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