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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.16, 497.04 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.16, 497.04 and 267.04 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.16 : 497.04 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.16/497.04 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.16x = 497.04 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.16x = 132,729.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,729.56/360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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