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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.54, 503.76 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.54, 503.76 and 267.12 is: 368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.54 : 503.76 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.54/503.76 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.54x = 503.76 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.54x = 134,564.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,564.37/365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.12

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