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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 455.90 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 455.90 and 267.95 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 455.90 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/455.90 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 455.90 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 122,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,156.13/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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