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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.49 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.49 and 252.62 is: 378.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.49 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.49 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.49 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 101,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,424.40/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.93

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