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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 398.46 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 398.46 and 266.94 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 398.46 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/398.46 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 398.46 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 106,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,364.91/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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