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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.66, 498.45 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.66, 498.45 and 267.54 is: 369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.66 : 498.45 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.66/498.45 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.66x = 498.45 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.66x = 133,355.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,355.31/360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.75

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