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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.36, 513.14 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.36, 513.14 and 268.68 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.36 : 513.14 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.36/513.14 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.36x = 513.14 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.36x = 137,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,870.46/372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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