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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.99, 545.45 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.99, 545.45 and 267.33 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.99 : 545.45 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.99/545.45 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.99x = 545.45 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.99x = 145,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,817.36/363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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