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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.71, 506.08 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.71, 506.08 and 268.49 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.71 : 506.08 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.71/506.08 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.71x = 506.08 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.71x = 135,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,879.02/366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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