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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.05, 561.92 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.05, 561.92 and 267.17 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.05 : 561.92 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.05/561.92 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.05x = 561.92 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.05x = 150,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,124.02/407.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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