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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.31, 370.11 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.31, 370.11 and 262.45 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.31 : 370.11 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.31/370.11 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.31x = 370.11 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.31x = 97,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,135.37/267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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