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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 493.32 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 493.32 and 268.03 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 493.32 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/493.32 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 493.32 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 132,222.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,222.09/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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