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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 555.34 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 555.34 and 267.36 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 555.34 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/555.34 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 555.34 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 148,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,475.70/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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