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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 398.52 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 398.52 and 254.39 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 398.52 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/398.52 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 398.52 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 101,379.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,379.75/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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