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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.50, 451.25 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.50, 451.25 and 278.05 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.50 : 451.25 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.50/451.25 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.50x = 451.25 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.50x = 125,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,470.06/300.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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