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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 546.16 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 546.16 and 267.36 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 546.16 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/546.16 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 546.16 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 146,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,021.34/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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