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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 491.58 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 491.58 and 268.32 is: 370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 491.58 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/491.58 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 491.58 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 131,900.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,900.75/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.72

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