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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 449.61 and 251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 449.61 and 251.69 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 449.61 = 251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/449.61 = 251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 449.61 × 251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 113,159.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,159.15/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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