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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.89, 420.51 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.89, 420.51 and 267.97 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.89 : 420.51 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.89/420.51 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.89x = 420.51 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.89x = 112,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,682.72/304.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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