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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.29 and 268.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.29 and 268.95 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.29 = 268.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.29 = 268.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.29 × 268.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 130,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,518.75/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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