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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 532.80 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 532.80 and 268.20 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 532.80 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/532.80 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 532.80 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 142,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,896.96/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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