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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.00, 485.47 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.00, 485.47 and 268.97 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.00 : 485.47 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.00/485.47 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.00x = 485.47 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.00x = 130,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,578.42/352.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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