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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.01, 562.77 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.01, 562.77 and 267.90 is: 369.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.01 : 562.77 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.01/562.77 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.01x = 562.77 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.01x = 150,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,766.08/408.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.52

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