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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.34 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.34 and 267.76 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.34 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.34 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.34 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 112,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,282.48/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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