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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 401.91 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 401.91 and 256.26 is: 384.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 401.91 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/401.91 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 401.91 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 102,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,993.46/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.88

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