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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.38, 490.62 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.38, 490.62 and 268.44 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.38 : 490.62 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.38/490.62 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.38x = 490.62 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.38x = 131,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,702.03/355.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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