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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.83, 491.94 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.83, 491.94 and 267.02 is: 368.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.83 : 491.94 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.83/491.94 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.83x = 491.94 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.83x = 131,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,359.05/356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.13

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