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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.58, 547.14 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.58, 547.14 and 268.64 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.58 : 547.14 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.58/547.14 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.58x = 547.14 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.58x = 146,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,983.69/364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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