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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 562.35 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 562.35 and 267.67 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 562.35 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/562.35 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 562.35 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 150,524.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,524.22/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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