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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 505.59 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 505.59 and 268.38 is: 370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 505.59 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/505.59 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 505.59 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 135,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,690.24/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.43

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