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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 455.94 and 267.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 455.94 and 267.58 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 455.94 = 267.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/455.94 = 267.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 455.94 × 267.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 122,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,000.43/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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