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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 523.26 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 523.26 and 268.72 is: 370.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 523.26 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/523.26 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 523.26 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 140,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,609.12/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.53

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