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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.24 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.24 and 268.49 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.24 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.24 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.24 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 135,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,920.38/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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