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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.74, 522.77 and 268.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.74, 522.77 and 268.25 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.74 : 522.77 = 268.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.74/522.77 = 268.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.74x = 522.77 × 268.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.74x = 140,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,229.10/378.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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