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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 450.20 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 450.20 and 277.35 is: 416.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 450.20 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/450.20 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 450.20 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 124,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,861.58/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.16

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