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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 399.20 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 399.20 and 245.77 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 399.20 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/399.20 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 399.20 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 98,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,109.16/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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