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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.01, 503.87 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.01, 503.87 and 267.47 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.01 : 503.87 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.01/503.87 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.01x = 503.87 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.01x = 134,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,770.03/365.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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