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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 506.20 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 506.20 and 269.44 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 506.20 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/506.20 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 506.20 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 136,390.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,390.53/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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