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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 400.48 and 266.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 400.48 and 266.99 is: 399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 400.48 = 266.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/400.48 = 266.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 400.48 × 266.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 106,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,921.49/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.46

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