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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.36, 414.18 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.36, 414.18 and 267.60 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.36 : 414.18 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.36/414.18 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.36x = 414.18 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.36x = 110,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834.57/300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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