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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 530.99 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 530.99 and 267.72 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 530.99 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/530.99 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 530.99 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 142,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,158.64/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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