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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.77, 523.17 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.77, 523.17 and 268.74 is: 371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.77 : 523.17 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.77/523.17 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.77x = 523.17 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.77x = 140,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596.71/378.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.20

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