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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 401.24 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 401.24 and 256.24 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 401.24 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/401.24 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 401.24 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 102,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812.46/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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