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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 399.59 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 399.59 and 249.46 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 399.59 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/399.59 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 399.59 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 99,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,681.72/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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