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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 426.60 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 426.60 and 267.36 is: 402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 426.60 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/426.60 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 426.60 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 114,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,055.78/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.06

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