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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.76, 506.24 and 269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.76, 506.24 and 269.36 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.76 : 506.24 = 269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.76/506.24 = 269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.76x = 506.24 × 269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.76x = 136,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,360.81/367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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