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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 449.82 and 267.72 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 449.82 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/449.82 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 449.82 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 120,425.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,425.81/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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