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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.99, 556.03 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.99, 556.03 and 267.56 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.99 : 556.03 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.99/556.03 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.99x = 556.03 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.99x = 148,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,771.39/370.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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