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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 452.72 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 452.72 and 267.60 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 452.72 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/452.72 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 452.72 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 121,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,147.87/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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