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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 403.68 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 403.68 and 252.95 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 403.68 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/403.68 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 403.68 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 102,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,108.84/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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