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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 413.70 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 413.70 and 267.68 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 413.70 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/413.70 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 413.70 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 110,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,739.22/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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