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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.48, 532.88 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.48, 532.88 and 268.56 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.48 : 532.88 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.48/532.88 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.48x = 532.88 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.48x = 143,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,106.25/386.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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