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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 557.28 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 557.28 and 268.55 is: 402.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 557.28 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/557.28 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 557.28 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 149,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,654.76/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.49

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