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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 556.02 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 556.02 and 268.38 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 556.02 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/556.02 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 556.02 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 149,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,224.65/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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