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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 451.01 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 451.01 and 252.28 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 451.01 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/451.01 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 451.01 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 113,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,778.55/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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