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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 490.45 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 490.45 and 267.91 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 490.45 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/490.45 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 490.45 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 131,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,396.46/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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