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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.08, 499.78 and 268.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.08, 499.78 and 268.79 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.08 : 499.78 = 268.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.08/499.78 = 268.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.08x = 499.78 × 268.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.08x = 134,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,335.87/362.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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