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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.95, 564.06 and 268.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.95, 564.06 and 268.58 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.95 : 564.06 = 268.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.95/564.06 = 268.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.95x = 564.06 × 268.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.95x = 151,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,495.23/375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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