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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.74, 522.48 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.74, 522.48 and 268.28 is: 370.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.74 : 522.48 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.74/522.48 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.74x = 522.48 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.74x = 140,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,168.32/378.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.09

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