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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 367.50 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 367.50 and 263.58 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 367.50 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/367.50 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 367.50 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 96,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,865.65/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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