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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 536.92 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 536.92 and 267 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 536.92 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/536.92 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 536.92 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 143,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,357.64/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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