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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 398.80 and 256.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 398.80 and 256.89 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 398.80 = 256.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/398.80 = 256.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 398.80 × 256.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 102,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,447.73/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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