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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 497.80 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 497.80 and 267.66 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 497.80 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/497.80 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 497.80 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 133,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,239.81/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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