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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.82 and 256.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.82 and 256.03 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.82 = 256.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.82 = 256.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.82 × 256.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 102,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,877.97/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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