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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 498.80 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 498.80 and 267.00 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 498.80 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/498.80 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 498.80 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 133,177.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,177.40/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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