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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 531.30 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 531.30 and 267.78 is: 401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 531.30 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/531.30 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 531.30 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 142,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,271.51/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.31

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