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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 401.20 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 401.20 and 267.36 is: 369.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 401.20 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/401.20 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 401.20 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 107,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,264.83/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.37

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