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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 505.67 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 505.67 and 268.05 is: 369.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 505.67 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/505.67 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 505.67 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 135,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,544.84/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.88

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