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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.46, 404.92 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.46, 404.92 and 267.32 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.46 : 404.92 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.46/404.92 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.46x = 404.92 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.46x = 108,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,243.21/271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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