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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 403.04 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 403.04 and 241.79 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 403.04 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/403.04 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 403.04 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 97,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,448.72/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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