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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 562.43 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 562.43 and 267.99 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 562.43 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/562.43 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 562.43 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 150,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,724.28/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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