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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.52 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.52 and 263.92 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.52 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.52 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.52 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 134,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,208.60/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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