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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 506.88 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 506.88 and 268.92 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 506.88 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/506.88 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 506.88 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 136,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,310.17/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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