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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.37, 448.39 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.37, 448.39 and 277.83 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.37 : 448.39 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.37/448.39 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.37x = 448.39 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.37x = 124,574.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,574.38/300.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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