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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 491.66 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 491.66 and 268.78 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 491.66 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/491.66 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 491.66 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 132,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,148.65/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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