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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 399.58 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 399.58 and 263.72 is: 394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 399.58 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/399.58 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 399.58 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 105,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,377.24/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.32

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