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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 507.71 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 507.71 and 269.82 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 507.71 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/507.71 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 507.71 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 136,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,988.96/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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