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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 491.82 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 491.82 and 268.23 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 491.82 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/491.82 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 491.82 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 131,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,920.88/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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