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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 454.59 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 454.59 and 267.15 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 454.59 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/454.59 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 454.59 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 121,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,443.72/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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