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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.03, 483.98 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.03, 483.98 and 268.01 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.03 : 483.98 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.03/483.98 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.03x = 483.98 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.03x = 129,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,709.06/351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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