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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 505.11 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 505.11 and 268.45 is: 370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 505.11 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/505.11 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 505.11 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 135,596.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,596.78/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.56

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