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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.70, 507.35 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.70, 507.35 and 268.28 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.70 : 507.35 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.70/507.35 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.70x = 507.35 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.70x = 136,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,111.86/367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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