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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 413.82 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 413.82 and 279.78 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 413.82 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/413.82 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 413.82 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 115,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,778.56/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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