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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.31, 537.65 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.31, 537.65 and 267.19 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.31 : 537.65 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.31/537.65 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.31x = 537.65 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.31x = 143,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,653.37/358.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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