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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 452.85 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 452.85 and 267.99 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 452.85 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/452.85 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 452.85 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 121,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,359.27/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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