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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.78, 556.30 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.78, 556.30 and 268.18 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.78 : 556.30 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.78/556.30 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.78x = 556.30 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.78x = 149,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,188.53/370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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