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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 491.38 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 491.38 and 267.71 is: 369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 491.38 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/491.38 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 491.38 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 131,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,545.72/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.38

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