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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 547.68 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 547.68 and 268.92 is: 403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 547.68 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/547.68 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 547.68 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 147,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,282.11/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.20

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