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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 414.88 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 414.88 and 267.56 is: 368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 414.88 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/414.88 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 414.88 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 111,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,005.29/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.96

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