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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.32, 530.46 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.32, 530.46 and 267.88 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.32 : 530.46 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.32/530.46 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.32x = 530.46 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.32x = 142,099.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,099.62/353.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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