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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.92, 546.66 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.92, 546.66 and 268.28 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.92 : 546.66 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.92/546.66 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.92x = 546.66 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.92x = 146,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,657.94/363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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