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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 491.31 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 491.31 and 268.54 is: 370.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 491.31 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/491.31 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 491.31 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 131,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,933.93/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.59

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