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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.44, 679.56 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.44, 679.56 and 268.38 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.44 : 679.56 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.44/679.56 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.44x = 679.56 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.44x = 182,380.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,380.31/492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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