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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.27, 532.78 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.27, 532.78 and 268.26 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.27 : 532.78 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.27/532.78 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.27x = 532.78 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.27x = 142,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,923.89/386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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