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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.08, 509.45 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.08, 509.45 and 268.19 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.08 : 509.45 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.08/509.45 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.08x = 509.45 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.08x = 136,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,626.85/369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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