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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 550.27 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 550.27 and 264.37 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 550.27 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/550.27 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 550.27 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 145,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,474.88/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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