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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.79, 402.36 and 256.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.79, 402.36 and 256.99 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.79 : 402.36 = 256.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.79/402.36 = 256.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.79x = 402.36 × 256.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.79x = 103,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,402.50/267.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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