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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.93, 492.63 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.93, 492.63 and 267.65 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.93 : 492.63 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.93/492.63 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.93x = 492.63 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.93x = 131,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,852.42/356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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