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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.72, 497.34 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.72, 497.34 and 267.71 is: 369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.72 : 497.34 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.72/497.34 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.72x = 497.34 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.72x = 133,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,140.40/360.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.10

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