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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 402.72 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 402.72 and 262.62 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 402.72 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/402.72 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 402.72 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 105,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,762.33/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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