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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 489.42 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 489.42 and 267.36 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 489.42 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/489.42 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 489.42 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 130,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,851.33/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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