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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 561.25 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 561.25 and 267.11 is: 368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 561.25 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/561.25 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 561.25 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 149,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,915.49/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.50

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