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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 549.22 and 267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 549.22 and 267.34 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 549.22 = 267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/549.22 = 267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 549.22 × 267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 146,828.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,828.47/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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