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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 449.76 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 449.76 and 257 is: 385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 449.76 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/449.76 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 449.76 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 115,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,588.32/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.04

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