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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.58, 557.10 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.58, 557.10 and 267.30 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.58 : 557.10 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.58/557.10 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.58x = 557.10 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.58x = 148,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,912.83/371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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