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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.94, 508.43 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.94, 508.43 and 268.18 is: 370.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.94 : 508.43 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.94/508.43 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.94x = 508.43 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.94x = 136,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,352.03/367.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.58

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