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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 543.60 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 543.60 and 267.20 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 543.60 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/543.60 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 543.60 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 145,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,249.92/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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