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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525.18 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525.18 and 268.97 is: 370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525.18 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525.18 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525.18 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 141,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,255.04/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.98

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