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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.68, 513.96 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.68, 513.96 and 269 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.68 : 513.96 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.68/513.96 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.68x = 513.96 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.68x = 138,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,255.24/372.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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