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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.63, 485.01 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.63, 485.01 and 268.94 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 485.01 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/485.01 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 485.01 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 130,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,439.80/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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