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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.71 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.71 and 267.01 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.71 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.71 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.71 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 135,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,027.95/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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