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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 562.50 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 562.50 and 267.69 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 562.50 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/562.50 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 562.50 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 150,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,575.63/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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