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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 562.61 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 562.61 and 267.67 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 562.61 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/562.61 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 562.61 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 150,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,593.82/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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