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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 561.46 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 561.46 and 267.19 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 561.46 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/561.46 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 561.46 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 150,016.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,016.50/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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