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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 515.12 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 515.12 and 268.69 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 515.12 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/515.12 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 515.12 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 138,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,407.59/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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