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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.39, 491.83 and 268.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.39, 491.83 and 268.91 is: 371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.39 : 491.83 = 268.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.39/491.83 = 268.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.39x = 491.83 × 268.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.39x = 132,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,258.01/356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.10

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