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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.72, 523.13 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.72, 523.13 and 268.56 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.72 : 523.13 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.72/523.13 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.72x = 523.13 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.72x = 140,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490.45/378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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