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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.26 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.26 and 269.92 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.26 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.26 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.26 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 137,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,189.54/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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