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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.08, 558.94 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.08, 558.94 and 267 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.08 : 558.94 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.08/558.94 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.08x = 558.94 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.08x = 149,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,236.98/405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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