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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.31, 567.72 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.31, 567.72 and 267.91 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.31 : 567.72 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.31/567.72 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.31x = 567.72 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.31x = 152,098.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,098.89/379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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