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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.37, 500.13 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.37, 500.13 and 268.98 is: 371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.37 : 500.13 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.37/500.13 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.37x = 500.13 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.37x = 134,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,524.97/362.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.24

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