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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 492.49 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 492.49 and 268.64 is: 370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 492.49 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/492.49 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 492.49 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 132,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,298.71/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.29

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