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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 491.18 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 491.18 and 268.71 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 491.18 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/491.18 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 491.18 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 131,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,983.63/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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