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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.29, 505.46 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.29, 505.46 and 268.46 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.29 : 505.46 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.29/505.46 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.29x = 505.46 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.29x = 135,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,691.92/366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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