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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 490.15 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 490.15 and 267.77 is: 369.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 490.15 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/490.15 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 490.15 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 131,246.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,246.13/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.61

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