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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.12, 420.33 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.12, 420.33 and 267.58 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.12 : 420.33 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.12/420.33 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.12x = 420.33 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.12x = 112,471.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,471.90/304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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