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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 498.66 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 498.66 and 268.21 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 498.66 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/498.66 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 498.66 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 133,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,743.11/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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