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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 561.31 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 561.31 and 267.26 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 561.31 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/561.31 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 561.31 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 150,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,014.37/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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