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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.50, 491.76 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.50, 491.76 and 268.12 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 491.76 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/491.76 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 491.76 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 131,850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,850.69/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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