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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.72, 507.40 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.72, 507.40 and 269.30 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.72 : 507.40 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.72/507.40 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.72x = 507.40 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.72x = 136,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,643.42/367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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