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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.72, 545.70 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.72, 545.70 and 267.72 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.72 : 545.70 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.72/545.70 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.72x = 545.70 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.72x = 146,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,094.80/363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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