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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 508.76 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 508.76 and 267.68 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 508.76 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/508.76 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 508.76 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 136,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,185.81/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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