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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 399.60 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 399.60 and 265.53 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 399.60 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/399.60 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 399.60 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 106,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,105.79/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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