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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 452.77 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 452.77 and 247.56 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 452.77 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/452.77 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 452.77 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 112,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,087.74/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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