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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 563.58 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 563.58 and 267.42 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 563.58 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/563.58 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 563.58 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 150,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,712.56/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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