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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 452.64 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 452.64 and 267.62 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 452.64 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/452.64 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 452.64 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 121,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,135.52/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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