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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 563.27 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 563.27 and 267.98 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 563.27 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/563.27 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 563.27 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 150,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,940.94/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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