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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 450.78 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 450.78 and 245.84 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 450.78 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/450.78 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 450.78 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 110,819.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,819.96/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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