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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 497.61 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 497.61 and 267.44 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 497.61 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/497.61 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 497.61 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 133,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,078.33/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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