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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.80, 545.52 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.80, 545.52 and 267.68 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.80 : 545.52 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.80/545.52 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.80x = 545.52 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.80x = 146,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,024.79/363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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