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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 530.25 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 530.25 and 267 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 530.25 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/530.25 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 530.25 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 141,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,576.75/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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