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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.80, 547.24 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.80, 547.24 and 267.42 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.80 : 547.24 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.80/547.24 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.80x = 547.24 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.80x = 146,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,342.92/364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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