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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 536.10 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 536.10 and 267.20 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 536.10 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/536.10 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 536.10 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 143,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,245.92/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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