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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 398.12 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 398.12 and 261.63 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 398.12 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/398.12 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 398.12 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 104,158.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,158.83/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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