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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.52, 596.26 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.52, 596.26 and 267.57 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.52 : 596.26 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.52/596.26 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.52x = 596.26 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.52x = 159,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,541.29/397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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