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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 451.32 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 451.32 and 257.56 is: 386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 451.32 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/451.32 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 451.32 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 116,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,241.98/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.80

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