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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.36, 404.69 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.36, 404.69 and 267.40 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.36 : 404.69 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.36/404.69 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.36x = 404.69 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.36x = 108,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,214.11/271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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