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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 489.48 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 489.48 and 267.44 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 489.48 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/489.48 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 489.48 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 130,906.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,906.53/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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