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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.20, 496.26 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.20, 496.26 and 367.20 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.20 : 496.26 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.20/496.26 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.20x = 496.26 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.20x = 182,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,226.67/367.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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