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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 450.72 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 450.72 and 287.28 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 450.72 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/450.72 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 450.72 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 129,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,482.84/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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