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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.79, 499 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.79, 499 and 268.54 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.79 : 499 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.79/499 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.79x = 499 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.79x = 133,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,998.97/361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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