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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 449.58 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 449.58 and 274.78 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 449.58 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/449.58 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 449.58 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 123,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,535.59/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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