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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.00, 525.17 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.00, 525.17 and 267.68 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.00 : 525.17 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.00/525.17 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.00x = 525.17 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.00x = 140,577.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577.63/350.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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