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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.97, 483.62 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.97, 483.62 and 268.08 is: 369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.97 : 483.62 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.97/483.62 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.97x = 483.62 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.97x = 129,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,647.51/350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.40

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