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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 561.97 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 561.97 and 267.54 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 561.97 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/561.97 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 561.97 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 150,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,347.68/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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