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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.04, 503.73 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.04, 503.73 and 267.21 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.04 : 503.73 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.04/503.73 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.04x = 503.73 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.04x = 134,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,601.69/365.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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