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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.28, 557.38 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.28, 557.38 and 268.31 is: 402.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.28 : 557.38 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.28/557.38 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.28x = 557.38 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.28x = 149,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,552.36/371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.80

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