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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 450.60 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 450.60 and 273.24 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 450.60 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/450.60 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 450.60 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 123,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121.94/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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