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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.94, 561.38 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.94, 561.38 and 267 is: 368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.94 : 561.38 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.94/561.38 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.94x = 561.38 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.94x = 149,889.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,889.13/406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.33

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