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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 507.23 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 507.23 and 269.21 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 507.23 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/507.23 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 507.23 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 136,550.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,550.42/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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