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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 508.91 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 508.91 and 269.79 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 508.91 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/508.91 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 508.91 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 137,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,298.83/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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