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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 492.14 and 268.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 492.14 and 268.57 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 492.14 = 268.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/492.14 = 268.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 492.14 × 268.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 132,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,177.56/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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