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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.52, 503.78 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.52, 503.78 and 267.14 is: 368.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.52 : 503.78 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.52/503.78 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.52x = 503.78 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.52x = 134,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,579.79/365.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.19

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