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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 506.82 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 506.82 and 268.75 is: 370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 506.82 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/506.82 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 506.82 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 136,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,207.88/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.84

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