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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.50, 484.86 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.50, 484.86 and 268.52 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 484.86 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/484.86 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 484.86 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 130,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,194.61/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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