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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.45, 506.38 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.45, 506.38 and 269.23 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.45 : 506.38 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.45/506.38 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.45x = 506.38 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.45x = 136,332.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,332.69/367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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