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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.70, 592.59 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.70, 592.59 and 267.06 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.70 : 592.59 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.70/592.59 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.70x = 592.59 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.70x = 158,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,257.09/395.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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