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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 484.93 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 484.93 and 268.35 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 484.93 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/484.93 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 484.93 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 130,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,130.97/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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