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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 469.58 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 469.58 and 267.50 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 469.58 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/469.58 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 469.58 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 125,608.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,608.96/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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