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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.20, 545.70 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.20, 545.70 and 268.04 is: 401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.20 : 545.70 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.20/545.70 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.20x = 545.70 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.20x = 146,269.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,269.43/364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.62

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