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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 562.25 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 562.25 and 267.68 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 562.25 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/562.25 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 562.25 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 150,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,503.95/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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