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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356, 489.84 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356, 489.84 and 268.32 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 489.84 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/489.84 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 489.84 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 131,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,433.87/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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