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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 507.72 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 507.72 and 263.00 is: 363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 507.72 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/507.72 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 507.72 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 133,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,527.82/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.02

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