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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 371.43 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 371.43 and 265.32 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 371.43 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/371.43 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 371.43 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 98,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547.81/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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