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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 401.02 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 401.02 and 253.30 is: 379.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 401.02 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/401.02 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 401.02 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 101,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,578.37/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.96

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