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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 539.37 and 267.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 539.37 and 267.01 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 539.37 = 267.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/539.37 = 267.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 539.37 × 267.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 144,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,017.18/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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