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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 429.41 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 429.41 and 267.29 is: 368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 429.41 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/429.41 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 429.41 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 114,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,777.00/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.58

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