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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.80 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.80 and 256.62 is: 385.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.80 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.80 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.80 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 103,107.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,107.91/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.57

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