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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.06, 561.78 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.06, 561.78 and 267.29 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.06 : 561.78 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.06/561.78 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.06x = 561.78 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.06x = 150,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,155.37/407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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