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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 504.72 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 504.72 and 267.44 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 504.72 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/504.72 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 504.72 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 134,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,982.32/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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