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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 366.97 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 366.97 and 262.81 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 366.97 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/366.97 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 366.97 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 96,443.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,443.39/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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