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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.75 and 267.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.75 and 267.78 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.75 = 267.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.75 = 267.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.75 × 267.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 142,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,657.80/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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