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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 400.86 and 247.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 400.86 and 247.45 is: 370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 400.86 = 247.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/400.86 = 247.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 400.86 × 247.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 99,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,192.81/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.41

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