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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.57, 450.10 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.57, 450.10 and 251.74 is: 376.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.57 : 450.10 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.57/450.10 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.57x = 450.10 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.57x = 113,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,308.17/300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.98

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