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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.49 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.49 and 267.75 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.49 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.49 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.49 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 121,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,957.45/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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