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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 562.46 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 562.46 and 267.89 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 562.46 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/562.46 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 562.46 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 150,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,673.26/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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