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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.46, 450.52 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.46, 450.52 and 265.84 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.46 : 450.52 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.46/450.52 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.46x = 450.52 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.46x = 119,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,765.68/300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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