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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.51, 596.36 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.51, 596.36 and 267.30 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.51 : 596.36 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.51/596.36 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.51x = 596.36 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.51x = 159,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,407.70/397.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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