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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 492.98 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 492.98 and 268.68 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 492.98 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/492.98 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 492.98 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 132,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,453.87/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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