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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 447.36 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 447.36 and 277.04 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 447.36 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/447.36 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 447.36 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 123,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,936.61/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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