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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.44, 507.76 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.44, 507.76 and 263.76 is: 364.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.44 : 507.76 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.44/507.76 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.44x = 507.76 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.44x = 133,926.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,926.78/367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.49

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