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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 368.04 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 368.04 and 253.89 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 368.04 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/368.04 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 368.04 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 93,441.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,441.68/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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