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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.98 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.98 and 257.43 is: 386.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.98 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.98 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.98 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 116,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,094.49/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.36

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