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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.33, 522.07 and 268.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.33, 522.07 and 268.61 is: 369.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.33 : 522.07 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.33/522.07 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.33x = 522.07 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.33x = 140,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,229.94/379.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.68

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