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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.27, 434.81 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.27, 434.81 and 267.50 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.27 : 434.81 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.27/434.81 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.27x = 434.81 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.27x = 116,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,308.16/314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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