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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 523.17 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 523.17 and 268.78 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 523.17 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/523.17 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 523.17 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 140,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,615.02/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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