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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 561.84 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 561.84 and 267.08 is: 400.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 561.84 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/561.84 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 561.84 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 150,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,056.23/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.06

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