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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 398.45 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 398.45 and 262.38 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 398.45 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/398.45 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 398.45 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 104,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,545.31/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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