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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 445.07 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 445.07 and 267.62 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 445.07 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/445.07 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 445.07 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 119,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,108.08/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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