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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 401.04 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 401.04 and 247.38 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 401.04 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/401.04 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 401.04 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 99,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,209.28/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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