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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.91, 566.24 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.91, 566.24 and 267.50 is: 401.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.91 : 566.24 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.91/566.24 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.91x = 566.24 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.91x = 151,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,465.03/376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.86

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