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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.83, 522.90 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.83, 522.90 and 268.40 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.83 : 522.90 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.83/522.90 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.83x = 522.90 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.83x = 140,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343.75/378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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