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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 531.44 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 531.44 and 267.88 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 531.44 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/531.44 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 531.44 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 142,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,361.48/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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