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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 538.08 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 538.08 and 267.60 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 538.08 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/538.08 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 538.08 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 143,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,990.21/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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