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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.28, 562.38 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.28, 562.38 and 267.28 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.28 : 562.38 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.28/562.38 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.28x = 562.38 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.28x = 150,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,312.93/375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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