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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.69, 446.55 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.69, 446.55 and 267.38 is: 398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.69 : 446.55 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.69/446.55 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.69x = 446.55 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.69x = 119,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,396.85/299.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.40

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