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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 490.03 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 490.03 and 267.50 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 490.03 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/490.03 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 490.03 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 131,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,080.57/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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