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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.08, 485.04 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.08, 485.04 and 268.52 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.08 : 485.04 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.08/485.04 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.08x = 485.04 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.08x = 130,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,242.94/351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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