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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 545.48 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 545.48 and 267.60 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 545.48 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/545.48 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 545.48 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 145,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,969.11/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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