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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 367.32 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 367.32 and 263.06 is: 360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 367.32 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/367.32 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 367.32 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 96,625.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,625.88/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.65

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