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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.66, 522.54 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.66, 522.54 and 268.38 is: 370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.66 : 522.54 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.66/522.54 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.66x = 522.54 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.66x = 140,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,239.29/378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.36

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