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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 562.20 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 562.20 and 267.33 is: 401.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 562.20 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/562.20 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 562.20 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 150,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,292.93/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.13

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