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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 546.94 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 546.94 and 267.24 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 546.94 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/546.94 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 546.94 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 146,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,164.25/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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