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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 504.95 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 504.95 and 267.90 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 504.95 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/504.95 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 504.95 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 135,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,274.77/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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