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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 562.80 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 562.80 and 267.96 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 562.80 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/562.80 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 562.80 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 150,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,807.89/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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