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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.81, 522.98 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.81, 522.98 and 268.51 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.81 : 522.98 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.81/522.98 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.81x = 522.98 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.81x = 140,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,425.36/378.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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