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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.63, 540.13 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.63, 540.13 and 267.16 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.63 : 540.13 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.63/540.13 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.63x = 540.13 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.63x = 144,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,297.09/391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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