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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 398.34 and 255.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 398.34 and 255.55 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 398.34 = 255.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/398.34 = 255.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 398.34 × 255.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 101,794.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,794.79/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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