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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 400.44 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 400.44 and 267.55 is: 398.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 400.44 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/400.44 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 400.44 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 107,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,137.72/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.49

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