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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 433.84 and 267.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 433.84 and 267.21 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 433.84 = 267.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/433.84 = 267.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 433.84 × 267.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 115,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,926.39/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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