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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 548.37 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 548.37 and 267.57 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 548.37 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/548.37 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 548.37 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 146,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,727.36/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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