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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.81, 498.92 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.81, 498.92 and 268.41 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.81 : 498.92 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.81/498.92 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.81x = 498.92 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.81x = 133,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,913.78/361.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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