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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 369.43 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 369.43 and 253.98 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 369.43 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/369.43 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 369.43 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 93,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,827.20/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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