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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.32, 531.38 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.32, 531.38 and 267.68 is: 400.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.32 : 531.38 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.32/531.38 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.32x = 531.38 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.32x = 142,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,241.80/355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.32

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