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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 484.92 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 484.92 and 268.56 is: 370.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 484.92 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/484.92 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 484.92 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 130,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,230.12/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.27

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