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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.90, 499.03 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.90, 499.03 and 268.82 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.90 : 499.03 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.90/499.03 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.90x = 499.03 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.90x = 134,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,147.95/361.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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