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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 450.18 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 450.18 and 275.14 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 450.18 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/450.18 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 450.18 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 123,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,861.40/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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