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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 514.49 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 514.49 and 268.30 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 514.49 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/514.49 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 514.49 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 138,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,037.67/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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