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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.24, 559.02 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.24, 559.02 and 267 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.24 : 559.02 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.24/559.02 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.24x = 559.02 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.24x = 149,258.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,258.34/405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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