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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.86, 562.61 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.86, 562.61 and 267.93 is: 369.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.86 : 562.61 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.86/562.61 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.86x = 562.61 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.86x = 150,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,740.77/407.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.59

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