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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 399.30 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 399.30 and 260.58 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 399.30 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/399.30 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 399.30 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 104,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,049.59/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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