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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.71, 531.38 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.71, 531.38 and 267.75 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.71 : 531.38 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.71/531.38 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.71x = 531.38 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.71x = 142,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,277.66/352.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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