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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 367.74 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 367.74 and 253.74 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 367.74 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/367.74 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 367.74 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 93,310.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,310.35/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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