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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 400.84 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 400.84 and 267.26 is: 368.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 400.84 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/400.84 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 400.84 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 107,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,125.83/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.80

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