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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.82, 513.63 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.82, 513.63 and 268.86 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.82 : 513.63 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.82/513.63 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.82x = 513.63 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.82x = 138,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,094.56/371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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