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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 562.95 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 562.95 and 267.37 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 562.95 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/562.95 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 562.95 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 150,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,514.53/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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