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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.09 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.09 and 267.30 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.09 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.09 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.09 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 110,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,686.26/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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