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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 562.10 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 562.10 and 267.64 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 562.10 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/562.10 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 562.10 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 150,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,440.44/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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