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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.26 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.26 and 267.66 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.26 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.26 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.26 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 115,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,966.37/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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