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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 499.14 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 499.14 and 268.04 is: 370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 499.14 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/499.14 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 499.14 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 133,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,789.49/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.44

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