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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.81, 485.21 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.81, 485.21 and 268.79 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.81 : 485.21 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.81/485.21 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.81x = 485.21 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.81x = 130,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,417.84/351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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