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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 537.82 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 537.82 and 267.72 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 537.82 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/537.82 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 537.82 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 143,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,985.17/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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