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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.40, 450.12 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.40, 450.12 and 252.40 is: 378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.40 : 450.12 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.40/450.12 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.40x = 450.12 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.40x = 113,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,610.29/300.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.20

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