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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.22, 522.34 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.22, 522.34 and 268.50 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.22 : 522.34 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.22/522.34 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.22x = 522.34 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.22x = 140,248.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,248.29/379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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