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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.21, 419.61 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.21, 419.61 and 267.76 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.21 : 419.61 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.21/419.61 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.21x = 419.61 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.21x = 112,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,354.77/304.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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