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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.42, 531.95 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.42, 531.95 and 267.84 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.42 : 531.95 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.42/531.95 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.42x = 531.95 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.42x = 142,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,476.15/354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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