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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.95, 505.68 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.95, 505.68 and 268.74 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.95 : 505.68 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.95/505.68 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.95x = 505.68 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.95x = 135,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,896.44/366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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