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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.89, 561.54 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.89, 561.54 and 267.08 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.89 : 561.54 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.89/561.54 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.89x = 561.54 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.89x = 149,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,973.30/406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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