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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.56, 562.74 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.56, 562.74 and 267.16 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.56 : 562.74 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.56/562.74 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.56x = 562.74 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.56x = 150,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,341.62/375.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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