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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.76 and 250.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.76 and 250.32 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.76 = 250.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.76 = 250.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.76 × 250.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 100,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,568.56/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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