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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 401.28 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 401.28 and 266.88 is: 399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 401.28 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/401.28 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 401.28 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 107,093.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,093.61/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.84

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