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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 536.95 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 536.95 and 267.17 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 536.95 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/536.95 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 536.95 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 143,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,454.58/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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