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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 507.22 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 507.22 and 263.11 is: 362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 507.22 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/507.22 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 507.22 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 133,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,454.65/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.75

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