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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 536.22 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 536.22 and 267.27 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 536.22 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/536.22 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 536.22 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 143,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,315.52/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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