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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 562.34 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 562.34 and 267.66 is: 369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 562.34 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/562.34 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 562.34 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 150,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,515.92/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.53

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