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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.30, 595.43 and 267.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.30, 595.43 and 267.10 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.30 : 595.43 = 267.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.30/595.43 = 267.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.30x = 595.43 × 267.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.30x = 159,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,039.35/397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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