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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.64, 409.68 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.64, 409.68 and 267.30 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.64 : 409.68 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.64/409.68 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.64x = 409.68 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.64x = 109,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,507.46/296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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