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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 491.54 and 268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 491.54 and 268.77 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 491.54 = 268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/491.54 = 268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 491.54 × 268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 132,109.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,109.86/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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