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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.45, 503.62 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.45, 503.62 and 267.23 is: 368.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.45 : 503.62 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.45/503.62 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.45x = 503.62 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.45x = 134,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,582.96/365.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.27

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