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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.62, 533.46 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.62, 533.46 and 268.41 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.62 : 533.46 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.62/533.46 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.62x = 533.46 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.62x = 143,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,186.00/386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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