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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 490.85 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 490.85 and 268.45 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 490.85 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/490.85 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 490.85 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 131,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,764.89/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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