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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 507.06 and 269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 507.06 and 269.74 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 507.06 = 269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/507.06 = 269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 507.06 × 269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 136,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.36/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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