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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 498.74 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 498.74 and 268.04 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 498.74 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/498.74 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 498.74 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 133,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,682.27/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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