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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 369.37 and 261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 369.37 and 261.48 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 369.37 = 261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/369.37 = 261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 369.37 × 261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 96,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,581.03/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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