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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 498.23 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 498.23 and 268.35 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 498.23 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/498.23 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 498.23 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 133,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,698.68/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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