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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.44 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.44 and 267.35 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.44 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.44 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.44 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 148,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,492.77/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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