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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 471.53 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 471.53 and 267.99 is: 369.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 471.53 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/471.53 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 471.53 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 126,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,363.98/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.73

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