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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.09, 447.71 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.09, 447.71 and 278.04 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.09 : 447.71 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.09/447.71 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.09x = 447.71 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.09x = 124,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,479.90/300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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