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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 450.50 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 450.50 and 261.75 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 450.50 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/450.50 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 450.50 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 117,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,918.38/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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