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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 489.78 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 489.78 and 267.84 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 489.78 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/489.78 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 489.78 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 131,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,182.68/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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