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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 370.29 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 370.29 and 256.36 is: 354.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 370.29 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/370.29 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 370.29 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 94,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,927.54/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.43

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