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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.86 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.86 and 268.52 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.86 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.86 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.86 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 131,803.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,803.27/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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