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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 562.14 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 562.14 and 267.56 is: 369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 562.14 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/562.14 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 562.14 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 150,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,406.18/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.22

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