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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.42, 525.96 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.42, 525.96 and 267.38 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.42 : 525.96 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.42/525.96 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.42x = 525.96 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.42x = 140,628.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628.56/350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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