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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 414.75 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 414.75 and 267.58 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 414.75 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/414.75 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 414.75 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 110,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,978.81/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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