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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.38, 508.15 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.38, 508.15 and 268.66 is: 370.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.38 : 508.15 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.38/508.15 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.38x = 508.15 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.38x = 136,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,520.55/368.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.60

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