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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 550.88 and 268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 550.88 and 268.33 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 550.88 = 268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/550.88 = 268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 550.88 × 268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 147,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,817.63/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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