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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.67, 481.65 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.67, 481.65 and 267.40 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.67 : 481.65 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.67/481.65 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.67x = 481.65 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.67x = 128,793.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,793.21/321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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