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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 371.43 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 371.43 and 264.47 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 371.43 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/371.43 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 371.43 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 98,230.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.23/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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