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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.41, 497.10 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.41, 497.10 and 267.16 is: 368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.41 : 497.10 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.41/497.10 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.41x = 497.10 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.41x = 132,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,806.86/360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.49

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