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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.70, 505.98 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.70, 505.98 and 267.28 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.70 : 505.98 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.70/505.98 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.70x = 505.98 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.70x = 135,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,238.33/366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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