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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 370.37 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 370.37 and 256.43 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 370.37 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/370.37 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 370.37 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 94,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,975.55/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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