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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 401.22 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 401.22 and 263.08 is: 394.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 401.22 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/401.22 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 401.22 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 105,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,552.96/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.74

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