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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 514.21 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 514.21 and 268.64 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 514.21 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/514.21 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 514.21 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 138,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,137.37/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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