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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 562.56 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 562.56 and 267.58 is: 401.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 562.56 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/562.56 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 562.56 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 150,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,529.80/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.47

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