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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.74, 504.12 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.74, 504.12 and 267.18 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.74 : 504.12 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.74/504.12 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.74x = 504.12 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.74x = 134,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,690.78/364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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