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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 506.05 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 506.05 and 268.12 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 506.05 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/506.05 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 506.05 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 135,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,680.19/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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