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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.42 and 269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.42 and 269.40 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.42 = 269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.42 = 269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.42 × 269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 136,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,698.95/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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