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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 446.45 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 446.45 and 267.57 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 446.45 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/446.45 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 446.45 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 119,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,455.29/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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