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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.50, 504.66 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.50, 504.66 and 267.40 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.50 : 504.66 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.50/504.66 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.50x = 504.66 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.50x = 134,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,946.08/365.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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