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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 451.11 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 451.11 and 263.89 is: 396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 451.11 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/451.11 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 451.11 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 119,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,043.42/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.36

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