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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 413.73 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 413.73 and 287.19 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 413.73 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/413.73 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 413.73 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 118,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,819.12/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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