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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.31, 562.31 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.31, 562.31 and 267.65 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.31 : 562.31 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.31/562.31 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.31x = 562.31 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.31x = 150,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,502.27/407.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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