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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 489.47 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 489.47 and 267.27 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 489.47 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/489.47 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 489.47 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 130,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,819.31/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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