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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.88, 505.08 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.88, 505.08 and 268.14 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.88 : 505.08 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.88/505.08 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.88x = 505.08 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.88x = 135,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,432.15/365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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