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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 538.04 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 538.04 and 267.37 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 538.04 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/538.04 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 538.04 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 143,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,855.08/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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