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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.73, 414.71 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.73, 414.71 and 267.43 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.73 : 414.71 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.73/414.71 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.73x = 414.71 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.73x = 110,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,906.26/300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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