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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 449.10 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 449.10 and 264.50 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 449.10 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/449.10 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 449.10 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 118,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,786.95/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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