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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.87, 538.57 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.87, 538.57 and 267.29 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.87 : 538.57 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.87/538.57 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.87x = 538.57 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.87x = 143,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,954.38/358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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