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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.79, 507.69 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.79, 507.69 and 263.16 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.79 : 507.69 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.79/507.69 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.79x = 507.69 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.79x = 133,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,603.70/367.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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