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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 561.83 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 561.83 and 267.59 is: 368.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 561.83 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/561.83 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 561.83 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 150,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,342.16/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.91

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