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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.20, 545.12 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.20, 545.12 and 267.52 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.20 : 545.12 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.20/545.12 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.20x = 545.12 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.20x = 145,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,830.50/363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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