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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 413.66 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 413.66 and 270.35 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 413.66 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/413.66 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 413.66 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 111,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833.14/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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