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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 399.46 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 399.46 and 259.72 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 399.46 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/399.46 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 399.46 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 103,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,747.75/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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