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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 595.98 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 595.98 and 267.60 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 595.98 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/595.98 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 595.98 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 159,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,484.25/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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