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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 397.87 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 397.87 and 253.09 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 397.87 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/397.87 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 397.87 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 100,694.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,694.93/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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