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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.15, 545.68 and 267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.15, 545.68 and 267.49 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.15 : 545.68 = 267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.15/545.68 = 267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.15x = 545.68 × 267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.15x = 145,963.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,963.94/364.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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