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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505 and 268.23 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 135,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,456.15/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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