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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.62, 401.52 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.62, 401.52 and 249.08 is: 373.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.62 : 401.52 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.62/401.52 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.62x = 401.52 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.62x = 100,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,010.60/267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.70

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