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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.88, 522.26 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.88, 522.26 and 268.12 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.88 : 522.26 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.88/522.26 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.88x = 522.26 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.88x = 140,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,028.35/378.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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