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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.51, 596.06 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.51, 596.06 and 267.71 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.51 : 596.06 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.51/596.06 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.51x = 596.06 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.51x = 159,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,567.91/397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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