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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.06 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.06 and 268.13 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.06 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.06 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.06 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 133,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,542.34/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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