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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.11, 522.18 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.11, 522.18 and 268.38 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.11 : 522.18 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.11/522.18 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.11x = 522.18 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.11x = 140,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,142.67/379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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