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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.41, 546.60 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.41, 546.60 and 267.48 is: 401.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.41 : 546.60 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.41/546.60 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.41x = 546.60 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.41x = 146,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,204.57/364.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.21

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