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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 514.26 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 514.26 and 268.11 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 514.26 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/514.26 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 514.26 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 137,878.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,878.25/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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