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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.98, 561.24 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.98, 561.24 and 267.19 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.98 : 561.24 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.98/561.24 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.98x = 561.24 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.98x = 149,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,956.31/406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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