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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.60, 522.78 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.60, 522.78 and 268.20 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.60 : 522.78 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.60/522.78 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.60x = 522.78 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.60x = 140,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,209.60/378.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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