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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 507.96 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 507.96 and 269.67 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 507.96 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/507.96 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 507.96 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 136,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,981.57/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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